OPAL Lunchtime Play Coordinator

Newton Westpark Primary School

Tennyson Avenue

Leigh

WN7 5JY

Salary: Grade 3, £6,116 per annum. £13.69 per hour

10 hours per week, term time plus 1 week working 39 weeks per year

Temporary until 31 December 2027

Required as soon as possible

OPAL (Outdoor play and learning) is an award-winning programme that helps schools transform playtimes into exciting, creative and inclusive opportunities for children. It encourages children to explore, imagine, build friendships and develop confidence through a wide range of play experiences. At Newton Westpark, we want every child to look forward to lunchtime, enjoy being active and have the freedom to play, learn and thrive!

Do you love working with children? Are you energetic, enthusiastic and full of ideas?

We are looking for someone who can make lunchtime fun, active, inclusive and enjoyable for every child!

You will help lead our lunchtime team, organise exciting play opportunities and create a happy, safe environment where children can play, make friends and thrive.

Key responsibilities:

Coordinate and support the lunchtime play team

Provide a range of enjoyable and inclusive play opportunities

Promote positive relationships, wellbeing and behaviour

Listen to children to develop lunchtime play

Applicants must hold a full, valid UK driving licence as the role will occasionally involve travelling to purchase resources and supplies.

In return we offer:

a full training and induction process

a caring, welcoming school that values everyone

a dedicated, supportive team of staff and governors

an environment where all are encouraged to develop as learners

a commitment to continuing Professional Development

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and as such this post is subject to enhanced Criminal Record disclosure processes. It is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you would like further information or an informal chat with the Head Teacher, please contact school on 01942 606834 or email the School Business Manager via bman@admin.newtonwestpark.wigan.sch.uk

Applications forms are returnable to the school

Interview date: Week commencing 30 November 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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